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Position Title Instructor, Greenwood Lab School, Science (Chemistry/Physics), Secondary Grades 9-month appointment Work Location Springfield Campus Department Greenwood Lab School HR Home Department 020420 GREENWOOD LAB SCHOOL Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/01/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Instructor is a member of the ranked faculty whose duties require effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to staying current with their discipline and appropriate pedagogies, and a willingness to serve the academic unit, college and/or University. The Instructor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Effective January 1 2007, the Instructor rank is a tenure-track appointment only for faculty appointed by the two-year open admissions campus at West Plains and the Greenwood Laboratory School. Description of Primary Duties Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Maintain high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve. Work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills. Maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities. Teaching assignment will include courses/grades: Chemistry, Physics, or other sciences in grades 8-12.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Instructor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.  Additional Qualifications A Master’s degree or higher in a teaching or education related field of study is required. Significant coursework in the area of Chemistry, Physics, and/or sciences is required. Prior teaching experience with secondary students is required. Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21479.htm Open Date 01/24/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is February 26, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu,417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250004FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79458 Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Statement of Teaching Philosophy Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) Other Documents -1 Certificate/License-1